Lorraine Kelly bursts into tears four times from 60th birthday special surprises
The Scottish TV presenter was made an national Honorary Colonel of the Army Cadets, watched Chris Kamara jump out of a cake and received birthday messages from some very famous faces
by Irishmirror.ieLorraine Kelly bursts into tears FOUR times during her fabulous 60th birthday special.
The much-loved Scottish TV presenter marked the milestone with an unscripted episode of her show - and had no idea what was in store.
After being surprised by Ben Shephard, who took over the show while wearing a kilt, nervous Lorraine, confessed: "It’s quite scary! I’m feeling quite emotional actually, I’ve no idea what’s going to happen."
Lorraine watched Chris Kamara jump out of a cake, Craig David saw her on a Friday and she received birthday messages from some very famous faces.
After crying at the start of the show, Lorraine was wiping away the tears once again when the army and cadets announced she was being given the title of Honorary Colonel of the Army Cadets across the UK
The presenter, who is a passionate supporter of the armed forces, said: “Seriously? Gosh that’s amazing. Thank you, goodness me. I’m so thrilled.”
Lorraine also got a lovely surprise when football pundit Kammy jumped out of her cake - then joked he had been in there so long his knees had gone.
She cried: "Oh my gosh! It’s my favourite man. My favourite fella. You know in another life we would have been married. It's my alternative husband."
Showbiz reporter and longtime pal, Ross King, introduced some celebrity video messages via satellite from LA.
George Takei, Emma Thompson, Dolly Parton, Ant and Dec, Boy George, Dionne Warwick, Keith Lemon, Paddy McGuinness, Olivia Newton John, Rick Astley, Kylie and the BGT judges wished her a happy birthday.
Simon Cowell said: “You are very feisty... well she’s fit as well, but she’s sort of turned into a legend.”
Craig David was also came into the studio armed with gifts - and left even more backstage as he couldn’t carry everything.
Dr Hilary was on hand to present Lorraine with a special portrait painted to celebrate her time as Rector of Dundee University
Lorraine said: “I had such an amazing time at the university… it was like going without any of the studying, I have an honorary degree… what an honour. I think that’s amazing.”
Lorraine broke down in tears once more when her younger brother Graham and daughter Rosie, 25, joined her via videolink from Singapore.
She was overcome with emotion as they shared stories about why she is so special to them - and Rosie told her she would be home at Christmas.
Mark Heyes was assisted by one of her favourite drag queens, Davina de Campo, to give three women and Angus the dog a makeover.
Lorraine viewers took to Twitter to wish the great lady a happy birthday.
Happy Birthday to THE best woman on TV @lorraine My number one ambition is to be sat on Lorraine's sofa being interviewed by her!!," said one viewer.
Another added: "Happy Birthday @reallorraine Thank you for all your help and kindness this year."
"Happy birthday! Turns out we have the same birthday!!so happy my birthday twin is a fellow amazing Scottish woman," said a third.
A fourth said: "Chris Kamara jumping out of a cake has to be the highlight of the year
*Lorraine airs weekdays on ITV at 8am